The Weekender: Three Things to Do, Try and Make

TGIF! As with every Friday, Adriane and Claudia Kiss of TheKissters.com, the sisters' website, which features entertaining tips and tricks to help you "live large on small change," give us fun ideas to try, make and do over the weekend. You know, those fun days. Get ready to start filling up your calendar -- fast.

FRIDAY: SPIKE YOUR (SKINNY) EGGNOG

Who says eggnog has to be a total diet-buster? Try this easy recipe: It’s super simple to make and has less calories than store-bought eggnog — or the traditional recipe for the rich and creamy dessert drink.

INGREDIENTS:

2 eggs

2 Tbs honey

2 cups whole milk (or 2%)

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 and 1/2 ounces dark Rum per drink

2 dashes nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a blender, pour in the eggs, honey, a dash of the nutmeg, milk, and vanilla. Pulse until creamy and smooth. In a glass with ice pour 1 shot of rum in each drink, then pour egg nog overtop. Add 1 more dash of nutmeg on each!

Makes: 2 cocktails

SATURDAY: MAKE THE PERFECT HOSTESS GIFT

It can be easy to get overwhelmed this time of year when it seems like you need to buy presents for, like, everybody. We feel ya. But when it comes to holiday party gifts, we are big believers that it is in good taste to send a gift ahead of time so that your hostess can enjoy it during party prep time (or even bring out to help her to entertain).

We’re huge fans of 1-800-Baskets and their super-sleek and well-priced Market Box. Market Boxes are no frills gifts that are tailored to fit any sort of preference!

SUNDAY: GET YOUR SHOESHINE ON

This time of year your shoes will start to show some wear and tear — especially if you’ve been drudging through the sleet and snow like we have!

If you’re in need of a great shoe shine (but don’t have any polish) we have a special trick for you. Just take a banana peel (that’s right — a banana peel!) and rub the inside of the peel on your shoes. It shines ‘em right up! Once you’ve polished with the peel take a dry paper towel and rub off any extra banana bits.